Local Coal and Market Notices and Community News
Short items list coal prices from Citizens Coal & Supply and Allen Street Coal Co and note others offering low prices. Rammage Sale by Grace Episcopal Church auxiliary and a tax notice from county officials follow. Bluefield area ads include concrete work, mercantile notices, fresh market offerings, and a church supper announcement. A crime arrest for moonshine is reported with local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Coal & Supply Co
Funeral services for E. J. Knowles set for May 3
The funeral will be held Sunday May 3 at the home 3001 Bluefield Avenue with Rev. Frank Y. Jackson and Rev. S. W. Moore assisting. Brief services at the home precede further rites at Pocahontas Presbyterian church. Interment in Pocahontas cemetery. Also mention of a pending $1,000 trial before H. B. Kitts on Monday May 4 and two lots for sale on Wythe Avenue 67 by 200 feet each near J. F. Phelps residence. Apply to H. Weinberg 147 Princeton Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Knowles
Bluefield Avenue
Frank Y. Jackson
S. W. Moore
Presbyterian Church
Pocahontas
Wyther Avenue
J. F. Phelps
H. Weinberg
Princeton Ave
The Greatest American Sin Sermon At Bland Street Church
Dr. Knickerbocker closed a Bland Street Methodist Church series with a sermon on the sin of being busy with little matters while true life issues pass by. He urged pew members and new attendees to attend next Sunday's service.
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Knickerbocker
Bland Street Church
Pew
Fulton street attorney undergoes gastric ulcer operation
John R. Dillard of Fulton street, a well known attorney, was taken ill and rushed to St. Luke's Hospital after suffering a perforating gastric ulcer. Doctors said his condition was serious, but could not yet determine the full severity after the operation last evening.
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John R. Dillard
Fulton Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Dillard
Death of Jess Lewis’s mother at Cascade Virginia
Word was received of the death of Mrs. Lewis mother of Jess M. Lewis of Bluefield. She died Thursday night at her Cascade Virginia home. Funeral services are set for Sunday. Mr. Lewis was called to his mother's bedside earlier in the week.
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Jess M. Lewis
Bluefield
Cascade
Mr. Lewis
Guthrie Addresses Children Guardians Dinner in Charleston
Dr. L. V. Guthrie of Huntington State Hospital spoke at a Charleston dinner of West Virginia’s state board of children’s guardians and staff. President James S. Lakin addressed the group. Dr. John L. Dickey attended earlier. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Downey, Mary Frank Hughes, and Sue Staunton, board president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
L. V. Guthrie
Huntington State Hospital
State Board of Children's Guardians
James S. Lakin
State Board of Control
John L. Dickey
Wheeling
Board of Guardians
L. T. Downey
Huntington
Mary Frank Hughes
Bluefield
Mr. Downey
Mias Sue Staunton
Babe Ruth Allowed Visitor Visit at Hospital
New York May 1 Babe Ruth will be permitted to entertain visitors tomorrow at the hospital where he has been confined three weeks for indigestion influenza and an operation for abscesses. Officials of the Yankees led by Colonel Jacob Ruppert and press representatives will form the first party to see him since his removal. The New York Americans were told Ruth should be ready to rejoin the lineup on May 26.
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New York
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
Jacob Ruppert
New York Americans
Local churches list Sunday services in Bluefield
Immanuel Lutheran First Christian and Westminster Presbyterians outline Sunday schools at 9 46 morning worship at 11 and evening services. Luther League hosts Home and Mother program. Miss Minnie Weaver of the YWCA speaks. Westminster notes sermons on Bearing The Cross and The Sword of the Lord. Special midweek prayer and Bible study announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hobson
George B. Halstead
Princeton
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Halstead
Immanuel Lutheran
Duhring
Mercer Streets
Luther League
Russell B. Ross
Women's Missionary Society
P. A. Umberger
Minnie Weaver
First Christian
Westminster Presbyterian
Albemarle
Washington Streets
Wm. L. Alley
Warner H. DuBose
Cross
the Lord
Gideon
Westminster
South Bluefield
Religious notices from Trinity Methodist and Baptist churches
Trinity Methodist on Washington College observes Sunday School Day with programs and revival titled Walking on Stilts led by J Bailey Richardson. College Avenue Baptist lists 9:30 Sunday school with Ridley, 11 a m worship on Sorow for the Lost, Lord’s Supper, and a Civil War music program for evening service.
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Trinity Methodist
Washington Street
College Avenue
J. M. Carter
James
Kahle
Hannah
Trinity Sunday
J. Bailey Richardson
College Avenue Baptist
C. EB. Ridley
God
South
North
Flanders
J. B. Pearson
Religious Services Offer Multiple Church Activities
A church notices listing for Sacred Heart Catholic First Presbyterian and other groups details Sunday Mass, Sunday School, weekday Mass, devotions, and music week events. The Presbyterian service features a sermon by Rev Samuel W Moore on The Music of Life with special music and vesper service Wednesday evening.
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Sacred Heart Catholic
First Presbyterian
Edwin C. Wade
Samuel W. Moore
Christian Endeavor
Chas B. Eddy
Near East
Boys End Track Meet At Bluefield Fair Grounds
Boys Week closes with a Bluefield track meet at the fair grounds from 12 30 to 2 PM. The athletic committee includes Doc Owens as chairman and others. Prizes tempt many boys to participate in events across running, jumping, and throwing disciplines with races, jumps, and team contests on the program.
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Bluefield
Fair Grounds
Doc Owens
T. O'J. Wilson
Hanney
R. W. Nebinger
B. C. Goode
E. Sneed
Wade
Ramsey
Fairview
Chub
Juvenile arrests surge as thefts spike in city
Over the last thirty six hours six youths aged eleven to sixteen were arrested for theft and attempted robbery. In the past week ten youths faced arrest for theft. A traveling salesman’s sample case valued at $30 was stolen. two youths detained. Four youths, aged eleven to sixteen, jailed for stealing brass aluminum and other metals from Platnick Brothers. The brothers discovered their goods resold to them. An eleven year old colored boy was held for a $45 bank theft. Another eleven year old colored boy was caught with eleven keys attempting to enter stores downtown.
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Tennessee
Platnick Brothers
Roanoke Street
Bluefield National Bank
Funeral of Mrs Day Held This Afternoon
The funeral service for Mrs Lucy Gookins Day, who died Thursday night at her Bland street apartment, will be at 8 this afternoon at her son C G Day’s home on Virginia Court. Rev Samuel W Moore will officiate. Interment follows at Maple Park cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers announced yesterday include H S Henley Moffet McCue James McDowell Norman McDowell E P Mitchel Walter Adkins Montgomery John Knibb John Land P J Kelley D C Jenkins Rucker Jenkins Lewis Stacy E T Tyree R L Burgess A H Baldwin R M Baldwin John R Dillard Judge George L Dillard W B Hicks J M McIlhaney Harry C Weller Dr C M Scott Myron Mareh Dr E W Horton Dr J G Steele and W A Hancock.
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Lucy Gookins Day
Bland Street
C. G. Day
Virginia Court
Samuel W. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Maple Park Cemetery
H.S. Henley
Moffet McCue
James McDowell
Norman McDowell
E. P. Mitchel
Walter Adkins
Mr. Montgomery
John Knibb
John Land
P. J. Kelley
D. C. Jenkins
Rucker Jenkins
Lewis Stacy
E. T. Tyree
R. L. Burgess
A. H. Baldwin
R. M. Baldwin
John R. Dillard
George L. Dillard
W. B. Hicks
J. M. Mcllhaney
Harry C. Weller
No Better Nor Worse But Holding His Own
Report from St. Luke's Hospital last evening noted L. Waterman seriously ill with no change in condition. An attending physician said Waterman is no better nor worse, merely holding his own. B. Thornton has been ill for several days with neuritis.
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St. Luke's Hospital
L. Waterman
Not a Large But Pleasing One Show Opens in Bluefield Amid Rain
A Bluefield circus parade drew a crowd despite rain and cold as wagons towed three miles from the depot. An early accident killed a horse as tents went up. The Walter L. Main show toured Gary Williamson Davy Princeton Mullens with acts ranging from barrel juggling to trained animals. Gambling occurred beyond city police jurisdiction.
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Bluefield
Fair Grounds
Calliope
Gary
Williamson
Davy
Princeton
Mullens
Walter L
Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allen Street Coal Company
Grace Episcopal Church
Eckman
Reynolds Hardware Store
Keystone
Kelly & Moyer Building
John W. Haldren
Bluefield Concrete Company
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Hotel
Limestone Products Co
East End Bridge
Mercer Coal Co
Federal Street
Raleigh Street
Flat Top National Park
Marianum Society
Sacred Heart Church
Florida
California
Hankla Grocery Company
G. DeWitt Fowler
Pedigo Building
Lutheran Guild
Releigh Street
Care Telegraph
Brookfield
Real Cash & Tote
Giles Street
Cash & Tote
W. EB. Francis
Lynchburg
Williams
W. F. Francis
Karry W. Watkins
TP. Hubbard
John Craig
Watkins
Altamont
Harry L. Greenspon
Peery Building
N. Y
Jas. G. Lite, Agt
Commercial Bank
Teephone
Biaefield
Nixon
North Side
the Joyce Co., Jewelers
Dlotel
West Virginian Bidg
Rogers ST
IDR
J.B. Eades
Osteopathic
West Virginia
Bland St
Rusco
Bluefield Welding Company
Commerce St
Mercer Funeral Home
Modern Funeral Establishment
Hall Radio Supply Co
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
WM. H. Carr
Abrams
Coal & Coke
Res
H. B. Kitts
Jess Lewis
Cascade, VA
DR. Guthrie
United Shoe Repairing Corporation
Postoffice
Bradmann Bldg
Bluefield, W
First Baptist
J. Taylor Stinson
Christ Church
Grace Methodist
Epworth League
J. A. Bays
Europe
Mrs. Day
B. Thornton
Young People
the Salvation Army Hall
W. W. Bouteres
Bluefield Furniture Company
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Three Good Drug Stores
Harmony
East End
Diluefield Ave
PalRvigw Pharmacy
Bland and
South Streets
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